The previous water policies primarily emphasised on the supply side, through the construction of reservoirs and dams. This draft policy focuses on improving efficiency and river restoration. That’s a paradigm shift. In light of this, discuss the major recommendations in the draft National Water Policy 2020. 10 marks - Civilsdaily

The previous water policies primarily emphasised on the supply side, through the construction of reservoirs and dams. This draft policy focuses on improving efficiency and river restoration. That’s a paradigm shift. In light of this, discuss the major recommendations in the draft National Water Policy 2020. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://theprint.in/india/governance/user-fees-state-level-regulators-fewer-dams-what-draft-national-water-policy-proposes/591233/ In the intro, mention the constitution of the panel to update the 2012 National Water Policy. In … Continue reading The previous water policies primarily emphasised on the supply side, through the construction of reservoirs and dams. This draft policy focuses on improving efficiency and river restoration. That’s a paradigm shift. In light of this, discuss the major recommendations in the draft National Water Policy 2020. 10 marks